Author Biographies and More

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Scribner Writers Series provides original, scholar signed essays on the lives and works of authors from around the world from all time periods. Entries include concise essays, citations, and biographical information that places the author and their works in personal and historical context.

This collection includes all volumes in the Scribner Writers series, including American Writers, British Writers, European Writers, and the World and Genre Writers Series. Volumes were published from 1974 through 2011.

Twayne's is devoted to in-depth critical introductions to the lives and works of major writers of the world within the context of the time period in which they lived. It provides insightful and original commentary on the history and influence of literary movements.

Includes the content of 600 full-text titles from the Twayne Literary Masters series, 200 each from United States Authors, English Authors, and World Authors. Each author selected for coverage is tied to the high school and college curriculum.